The Review Issue 5 | Page 38

38 To place editorial email [email protected] sixth year students become young entrepreneurs Stewarton Academy S6 students prepare to participate in Young Enterprise - Ayrshire. The participating students will work as a team to set up and run their own real company for up to one academic year. They will elect a board of directors, carry out market research, develop a product or service, manage their finances, promote their company, market and sell their products or services to the public. The students are supported and guided by a volunteer Business Adviser and their link teacher. The team have the option to enter the Young Enterprise Company of the Year competition for Ayrshire in the Spring term of 2015 and if successful progress to the Scottish final and hopefully on to the National and European Final in the Summer Term. All Young Enterprise programmes are based upon the principle of “Learning by Doing”. Instead of having to absorb large amounts of theory before they start, the team will learn about business in a hands-on way. The benefits to the students of taking part in the programme are: Enjoying real successes and overcoming real setbacks will make for a truly valuable life experience. The team can be sure that, whatever they decide to do in the future, being an active participant in the Company Programme will give them an insight into the world of business and work, and help them when considering their career choices. They will learn about the essence of enterprise – understanding customers, selling and marketing products, making difficult decisions, working as a team, taking and sharing responsibility, etc. Most importantly, they will develop and be able to demonstrate key employability skills, such as problem solving, communication, resilience and organisation. the young enterprise team at stewarton academy: murray leitch jonathan seaman arran moffat fiona rice craig mcintyre niall macquarrie david macfarlane stephen pioli josh williamson darren barr megan pollock link teacher: andy mclean business advisor: maggie ramage, ‘as & when hr’ Farmhouse Restau rant uther Dunlop Str e e oenu FesatviavlablMnline i now 5 cou rse £29 i nc va t Our restaurant has been established for 35 years and can accommodate 65 covers. We have two Restaurant areas, one which accommodates 25, the other 40. Each of which has its own distinctive ambience, and we feel a sense of privacy and intimacy. Struther Farmhouse is aimed at satisfying you, the customer. Our staff will endeavour to ensure that you relax and enjoy your experience, whilst our team in the Kitchens will do everything to provide you with the ultimate culinary delight. We use fresh local produce, in our food. We are happy to discuss special requests. We cater for vegans, vegetarians and gluten free. When booking let us know your needs. We can also provide buffet meals to enjoy in your ow